Monday, April 11, 2022
Issue No. #428 --
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Sam Spear Remembered
By Andy Dolich
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On April 6th a group of Sam Spear's friends and colleagues
gathered at Perry's in San Francisco to raise a glass to celebrate a life that positively impacted everyone in his large universe.
No matter the subject -- whether it was sports, music, wine, entertainment, 2-or-4 legged legends, Sam knew it all.
He was the Spearpedia of our beloved Bay Area.
He will be missed every day in every way.
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Andy Dolich, right, Emceed a gathering of Sam Spear friends who recalled special moments Sam created in their lives. |
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Left to right, Stan Bunger, former morning co-anchor of KCBS Radio, John Cecconi, Sam's longtime friend from Alameda, Andy Dolich, Emcee. |
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Left to right, Emcee Andy Dolich and Kevin O'Brien, former general manager of KTVU. |
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John Cecconi, Sam's longtime friend from Alameda. |
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Left to right, Paul McCaffrey and Brian Murphy, co-hosts of KNBR's Morning Show. |
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Left to right, Pat Gallagher, former San Francisco Giants executive, and Christopher Weills. |
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Left to right, Perry Butler, owner of Perry's, and daughter Margie. |
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Left to right, Margie Butler and Russ Stanley, senior vice president, ticket sales & services, San Francisco Giants. Photos by Ann Cooke, Ultimate Sports Guide.
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Andy Dolich has over five decades of leadership in the sports industry, including executive positions in the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, pro soccer and lacrosse. Presently Dolich is EVP of the Fan Controlled Football (FCF) and teaches sports business at Stanford's School of Continuing Studies. Dolich is also co-author of: 20 Secrets to Success for NCAA Student-Athletes Who Won't Go Pro and co-author of LOL, Loss of Logo,
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Publisher: Christopher Weills
Marketing Director: Robert Moselle
Director of Sales: Ann Cooke
Staff Photographers: Jeff Bayer, Alex Ho, Ed Jay, Ron Sellers, Darren Yamashita, Rich Yee. Kenny Karst (retired).
Contributors: Steve Chain, Harvey Cohen, Andy Dolich, Pete Elman, Rob Flammia, Bruce Macgowan, Robert Moselle, Dave Newhouse, Howard Pearlstein, Amaury Pi-Gonzalez, T. Buff, Shelia Young
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Fans sitting a mile away at a Dodgers vs. Giants game at the
Los Angeles Coliseum in 1958
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“Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince
and dinner like a pauper.
I try and have a big breakfast and a big lunch and some nights I have no dinner and the next day I’ll feel the strongest. You don’t put gas in your car when you park it in the garage at night.”
— Gary Player
Retired South African professional golfer considered to be one of the
greatest of all time
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Letters to the Editor
G-Men are RUF and READY! And Our Survey Says...
What a thriller of a Home Opener!
On the Giant's Season Preview Show there was a wide range of opinions from the "experts" interviewed about Las Vegas' projected "84.5 Over/Under on games the Giants will win this season, with a third place finish."
George Kontos opined 87 wins. Rich Aurelia, an unenthusiastic 86-87, with 90 needed for second place, and Randy Winn was a somber, Bah humbug "Under" at 84.
Now for the smart people! Shawn Estes went all "Rodney Dangerfield" on the 84.5, as in "Where's the Respect?" "Twenty-three fewer wins than last year with a better rotation, great bullpen, and the DH which will help the offense?" And Carlos Ramirez wins the first "What 'Chu Talkin' 'Bout Willis?" Award, with his buoyant 95-67 projection... and he wouldn't back down from it.
I'm with Carlos. This team has that same "je ne sais quoi" as last year's, demonstrated by Captain Belt's Maritime-themed arrival and the way the team bolted out onto the field after RUF stormed home, Frank Gore style, for the Win! G-Men are RUF and READY! Buckle up!
Robert Moselle
Monterey, CA
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Contents
Columns
Hardly Trivial by T. Buff
Games
Bay Area Panthers 27, Vegas Knight Hawks 53
San Francisco Giants 3, Miami Marlins 2
San Francisco Giants 6, Miami Marlins 5
San Jose Earthquakes 3, Houston Dynamos 4
Features & Commentary
Autograph Success, George Foreman, by Steven Cornell
Dave Newhouse and His 19th Book
Giants Off To A Good Start, by Bruce Macgowan
Lawrence Fan, Celebration of Life, San Jose State Spartans
Sam Spear Remembered, by Andy Dolich
Sports Haiku ©️ -- San Francisco Giants
Organizations
Golden State Warriors
Oakland A's
Oakland Roots SC
San Jose State Spartans
WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
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San Francisco Giants Report |
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The San Francisco Giants needed extra innings to secure a dramatic 6-5 win in their Home Opener against the visiting Miami Marlins on
Friday, April 8. Photo by Rich Yee
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Giants Off To A Good Start
By Bruce Macgowan
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It’s quite early in the2022 season but let’s looks at three things that could prove pivotal if the San Francisco Giants are to make it to the post season again.
1.) San Francisco’s bullpen must maintain consistency. Last year, this was arguably the team’s number one strength. Manager Gabe Kapler has many options and is not afraid to use as many as four or five relievers a game. In this past Sunday’s 3-2 win over the Marlins, Kapler went to his pen and used four relievers. The quartet combined to allow just two hits in nearly six innings of work to preserve a 3-2 win.
Two guys who really looked impressive were lefthander Jarlin Garcia and right-hander Dominic Leone. Garcia is a hulking lefthander who stands at 6-3 and weighs 240 pounds. The guy looks like an NFL linebacker and throws hard. After bouncing around between the minors and then with the Marlins for three years, he was cut loose and the Giants quickly picked him up. Garcia was called in Sunday to pitch out of a bases loaded jam and he did just that. He then retired five hitters in a row to keep the Giants in front.
Meanwhile, Leone who had not looked good earlier in the series finished off the ninth by striking out two Marlins and getting the final out on a pop up.
This pair are part of a deep crew that Kapler likes to use. He can go with lefty Jake McGee, sidewinder Tyler Rogers, or young fireballing closer Octovio Detol in the late innings, and he also has reliable middle inning specialists John Brebbia, Jose Alvarez and Zach Littell . All of these fellows will chew up innings.
The bullpen gives the starters plenty of help but hopefully Kapler won’t have to rely on them too heavily. That’s because the Giants have one of the best rotations in the game, with Logan Webb and Carlos Rodon making up a dynamic 1-2 punch at the top of the rotation. Although he didn’t get a victory in the wild opening day win last Friday, Webb showed flashes of his 2021 form. Rodon also didn’t get a decision in a 2-1 loss Saturday to Miami but he struck out 12 Marlins in just five innings of work.
2.) The Giants desperately need more offense. Right now they are hanging on until regulars Evan Longoria, LaMonte ‘Late Night’ Wade Jr, and Tommy LaStella return from the DL.
Even if you have a top notch starting rotation and a deep, talented bullpen, you can’t expect to score just over three runs a game and expect to put up more wins than losses. The Giants scored just ten runs in the three games with Miami. That’s not good enough. But for the time being, they’re going have to scratch out whatever they can get until the aforementioned three veterans return.
Meanwhile Darin Ruf, Mike Yaztrzemski and Austin Slater, along with cornerstone players Brandon Crawford and Brandon Belt need to carry more of the load. But to expect more stellar play from the only two remaining players of the Giants glory days may be asking too much. Both Crawford and Belt are in their mid-30s and while both are coming off career years, it will be a challenge duplicating their 2021 seasons. Ballplayers also tend to run down in their mid-30s and Gabe Kapler will have to be very cautious, giving them much needed days off when necessary.
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San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford (35) tags out Miami Marlins center fielder Jesus Sanchez (7) during the third inning of an MLB baseball game in San Francisco, Sunday, April 10, 2022.
Photo by Darren Yamashita
3.) The Giants have an excellent crop of young players who will need to contribute. The two highly touted rookies; outfielder Heliot Ramos and catcher Joey Bart looked excellent in the first series of the season.
Bart homered in his first at bat on opening day in a wild 6-5 win.. Two days later it was Ramos’ turn to shine as he singled in his first two big league at bats and scored the game’s first run. Ramos and Bart were number one draft picks in 2017 and 2018 so baseball insiders have been chirping about their potential for the last couple of years.
Both players are young, (22 and 25), so they’ll have plenty of energy. Bart seems to have a pretty good arm, the pitching staff raved about him in spring training, and he’s got some pop. Ramos meanwhile, is one of those multi-talented guys who can hit, hit for power, run, field and throw. Even though he weighs over 230 pounds, Ramos can streak around the bases quickly as he did Sunday when he scored the game’s first run Sunday on a double by young utility man Mauricio Dubon. Dubon is another youngster who could also enjoy a breakout season.
Add to this pair the versatile Thairo Estrada, ace Logan Webb, and the Giants are infused with some bright young stars for hopefully years to come..
After a pair of one-run wins over the Marlins this past weekend, the schedule gets much tougher with the revitalized Padres and their new manager Bob Melvin coming to town, then the Giants hit the road for an 11 game, four city trip starting Friday night in Cleveland.
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Long-time Bay Area sportscaster Bruce Macgowan has been recording his 45 years of broadcast experience for a forthcoming book to be published shortly. For earlier articles by Macgowan, published in
Sports Today, click HERE.
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San Francisco Giants 3
Miami Marlins 2
Sunday, April 10
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San Francisco Giants rookie Heliot Ramos collected his first two Major League Baseball hits as the Giants defeated the Miami Marlins, 3-2, at Oracle Park on Sunday, April 10. Caption and photo by Darren Yamashita.
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Newly acquired third baseman Luke Williams saw action for the first time this season, contributing an RBI single in the second inning. Caption and
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Hardly Trivial by T. Buff |
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In 1957, the New York Giants moved to San Francisco to become the San Francisco Giants.
What was the original name of the franchise?
Hint: Think Batman.
Simply put, who were the Giants before
they were the Giants?
(See answer below...)
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Lawrence Fan
Celebration of Life
San Jose State Spartans
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Hundreds gather at CEFCU Stadium to celebrate the life of Lawrence Fan
SAN JOSE—Emotions ranged from choking up to laughter as longtime San Jose State football media relations director Lawrence Fan was eulogized and remembered by family members and colleagues.
On a sunny, mild Saturday morning with light winds at CEFCU Stadium, speakers paid tribute to Fan, particularly focusing on his generosity, deep knowledge, and kindness towards others. Hosted by San Jose State radio announcer Justin Allegri, this celebration of Fan’s life had hundreds in attendance, mostly student-athletes past and present. The event was also streamed on Twitter, with over a thousand views.
From 1980 to 2021, Fan coordinated media coverage at 501 consecutive San Jose State home football games. In 2012, he was inducted into the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) Hall of Fame. On February 21, he passed away at age 67.
A wide range of speakers took the stage, starting with brief remarks from two top executives at San Jose State University, interim president Steve Perez and athletics director Jeff Konya.
Then, Fan’s brother Dr. Stephen Fan and sister Lillian Chou shared their personal memories growing up with Lawrence.
Stephen, a dentist practicing in Fremont, remembered Lawrence had a passionate interest in sports from childhood.
“He had a fondness for all sports and sports entertainment, so we would devote every Saturday to watch ABC’s Wide World of Sports, and he would emulate their announcers such as Howard Cosell and Jim McKay,” recalled Stephen.
Lillian remembered that Lawrence helped support her college education at San Jose State and was a loving uncle to her children.
“Lawrence always made time to come support my three children’s activities, whether it was a piano recital, church children’s musical, baseball game, gymnastics meet, or his favorite, graduations,” said Lillian.
Head football coach Brent Brennan said that Fan embodied the best aspects of college athletics. “He exemplified loyalty, hard work, how to respect others, and totally investing in people,” said Brennan.
After winning the 2020 Mountain West championship, San Jose State qualified for the Arizona Bowl, only to have over 25 players and three coaches out due to COVID-19.
San Jose State lost the bowl game 34-7. Brennan recalled being alone in a stadium tunnel with Fan and crying intensely after Fan asked him if he was ready for the postgame news conference.
“He put his hand on my shoulder and let me cry for a minute, and then he put his other hand on my shoulder . . . I kept crying, and then finally . . . he went in for the full hug,” said Brennan.
Other speakers included ESPN basketball reporter Marc J. Spears, CoSIDA executive director Doug Vance, former athletics director Tom Bowen, associate media relations director Amy Villa, and sociologist Harry Edwards, a former basketball and track athlete at San Jose State.
Even two figures known for their lively personalities at football games, in-game host Sierra Painter and cheerleader “Krazy” George Henderson, delivered serious yet compelling eulogies.
“This man was in here so much, he knew the carpet cleaning schedule!” said Painter, sharing one of many examples that day of Fan’s long work hours.
Krazy George credited Fan’s aggressive advocacy for getting him into the San Jose State athletics Hall of Fame.
“The man . . . [had] actually more joy out of it than I got out of it when I was inducted,” said Krazy George.
Allegri announced other ways San Jose State is officially remembering Fan. The university introduced a media relations internship in Fan’s name, and Fan will be the sole inductee this year in the athletics Hall of Fame.
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San José State Names April Phillips as Head Women's Basketball Coach |
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SAN JOSE, Calif. – Director of Athletics Jeff Konya has selected April Phillips to lead the San José State women's basketball program, announced on Wednesday. Phillips spent the last season as an assistant coach at the University of Texas where the Longhorns won the Big 12 tournament championship and advanced to the NCAA Elite Eight.
"I want to thank TurnkeyZRG and Katy Young Staudt for their expertise as we mutually identified some high-quality candidates during this national search," said Konya. "April has extensive experience in recruiting as evidenced in signing top classes at Texas, Cal and Arizona. This is an incredible coaching opportunity and April is the right fit for our culture. Her positive energetic persona will lead the Spartans to new heights."
In addition to helping lead Texas to the program's first Big 12 tournament title in 19 seasons, Phillips helped Texas ink the No. 7 recruiting class in the country. While at Cal, she helped sign the sixth-best recruiting class and was part of upset wins over then-No. 13 Arizona, No. 20 Arkansas and No. 22 Arizona State in 2019-20. While at Arizona, she helped guide the Wildcats to the biggest turnaround in program history, 12 more wins than the previous year, and the 2019 Women's National Invitational Tournament (WNIT) championship. Phillips has helped develop 21 all-conference team selections, as well as three conference Freshman/Newcomer of the Year players.
"I am thankful to Jeff Konya, TurnkeyZRG and SJSU Administration for their confidence in me leading this program," said Phillips. "I also want to thank Vic Schaefer, Charmin Smith, Adia Barnes, Charity Elliott, Ty Grace and Anne Donovan for their leadership and guidance in preparing me to be a head coach. I am ready to start evaluating and bringing in top recruits to San José State. I am excited about developing young women and competing in the Mountain West."
#SpartanUp
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Dave Newhouse & The Yankee Way
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Journalist, author, and Sports Today contributor Dave Newhouse presented his most recent book, The Yankee Way, Baseball's Great Dynasty, 1949-53, on Friday afternoon, April 8 at the Lafayette Library before 50 attendees. The Yankee Way is Newhouse’s 19th book, with No. 20 set for publication next year. To view Dave's Sports Today contributions, click HERE.
Photo by Sarah Blumenfeld, Development and Programs Director, Lafayette Library and Learning Center Foundation.
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Bay Area Panthers 27
Vegas Knight Hawks 53
Monday, April 4
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In their inaugural meeting with the Vegas Knight Hawks, the Bay Area Panthers went toe-to-toe with their visitors at the SAP Center on Monday, April 4 but fell behind after halftime and could not recover. Final score: Vegas Knight Hawks 53, Bay Area Panthers 27. Above, Panthers running back Duane Gary (#20) reaches the end zone for a touchdown. Photo by Ed Jay.
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Panthers quarterback Joe Newman (#6) is held for little gain.
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Panthers running back James Noble III (#4) is pinned along the sidelines.
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Wide receiver Deondre Douglas (#9) adds a Panthers touchdown to tighten the score. Photo by Ed Jay.
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Panthers defensive back Marcellus Pippins knocks away a likely reception. The next home game for the Bay Area Panthers at SAP Center is Monday evening, April 18 when they host the Bismarck Bucks at 6:05 p.m. For tickets, visit www.bayareapanthers.com. To visit an album, visit our Facebook Page.
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SAN FRANCISCO – The Golden State Warriors and United Airlines, in collaboration with the Western Region Minority Supplier Development Council (WRMSDC), have selected minority-owned Bay Area small businesses to take part in Franchise Fund’s 2022 cohort. In its second year, Franchise Fund is a four-month grant program aimed to prepare minority small business owners to work with multinational corporations headquartered in the Bay Area and beyond, and to help them become certified as Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) by the National Minority Supplier Development Council. A list of the 2022 Franchise Fund cohort can be found HERE.
Earlier this month, the Warriors and United hosted a graduation event for Franchise Fund’s inaugural 2021 cohort to celebrate their completion of the program and provide networking opportunities for the business owners. For video from the graduation, CLICK HERE.
“As we mark the graduation of Franchise Fund’s first-ever cohort, we couldn’t be more thrilled to welcome in our next group of businesses to the program” said Warriors Vice President of Government and Community Relations Yoyo Chan. “Partnering with United Airlines and the Western Region Minority Supplier Development Council has made it possible for us to continue directly impacting the Bay Area’s minority-owned small business community.”
Through Franchise Fund, the Warriors and United Airlines will sponsor full scholarships for minority-owned businesses to join the WRMSDC’s Corporate Ready Program, powered by Blue Wave. Graduates of the program receive the corporate ready designation from WRMSDC, exposure to procurement professionals at large buying entities, post-program mentorship and advising, a program graduation stipend, introductions to Warriors partners, and more. For more information, visit warriors.com/franchisefund.
For more information on the Golden State Warriors 2020-21 season, presented by Kaiser Permanente, please visit warriors.com.
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Haiku: A traditional Japanese haiku is a three-line poem with seventeen syllables, written in a 5/7/5 syllable count. Sports Today! has expanded Haikus to embrace our readership and invites you to submit your own. Top entries will be published!
Thank you for your many entries!
People get ready,
There's a Game a Comin'
Peace, Love and a World Series
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Brandon and Brandon
DeSclafani Alex Wood
2022
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Contributed by Robert Moselle, Monterey, CA
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Autograph Success --
George Foreman!
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My dad and I were in the TWA lounge at JFK waiting for our flight to Milan as we were on a business trip when George Foreman entered the lounge.
I got a pen from my dad and went over to George and told him that I was a big fan of his and would he give me his autograph. George smiled and said "Of course."
We proceeded to talk for about 20 minutes, mainly about his comeback and upcoming fight with the "Great White Hope," Gerry Cooney. I mentioned that Cooney was a converted southpaw and tipped off one of his favorite punches by lowering his left shoulder and left hand when he wanted to throw an uppercut to the right side of the body. I even suggested that when he did this that all George needed to do was to beat him to the punch and go over the top with a right to Cooney's face.
George treated me like I gave him the next best thing since sliced bread. You can't believe how appreciative he was, even though he probably got this advice from everyone who knew him. As I was thanking George for taking the time to talk with me and giving me his autograph, who should walk into the lounge, but Smokin Joe Frazier.
Seeing him come in George suggested I get Joe's autograph, too. I again thanked George and went over to Frazier and asked him for his autograph. Joe's reaction was so totally different from George's in that he asked me for $25 for his signature.
I responded by saying "You see that man over there? He didn't ask me for any money and he gave me his autograph." Joe looked across the room and there was big George with the widest grin and nodding to Frazier to give me an autograph. Reluctantly, Joe did, but I'm sure he was influenced by George. How different these two boxers were both in personality and boxing style and a day I will always remember.
Steven Cornell
Oakland, CA
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Select Your Favorite San José State Court Design
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Calling all San José State Spartans (and others!) to vote for your favorite court! SJSU is asking for its fans to vote on the new look for the Provident Credit Union Event Center floor for the 2022-23 season. Voting will close on Sunday, April 10 at 11:59 p.m. What is your choice? Current floor design, Microchip design to represent Silicon Valley, perhaps a Parquet design or the current court with a Blue Spartan logo? The decision is yours.
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Where The Bay Comes To Play! |
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San Jose Earthquakes 3
Houston Dynamo FC 4
Saturday, April 9
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MATCH RECAP: Earthquakes 3, Houston Dynamo FC 4
Ebobisse scores a brace, Quakes host Nashville SC next Saturday
HOUSTON, Texas – The San Jose Earthquakes fell to Houston Dynamo FC 4-3 on Saturday evening at PNC Stadium in Houston, Texas. Jeremy Ebobisse and Tommy Thompson scored for San Jose, with Ebobisse scoring a pair of goals just three minutes apart in the first half.
Houston Dynamo FC opened the scoring before the Earthquakes took the lead with two goals in quick succession from Ebobisse. Houston scored their second goal in the 43rd minute to tie the match heading into halftime. Dynamo FC later tallied two goals in the second half to lead 4-2, before Tommy Thompson reduced the Quakes deficit to one goal in the 77th minute. San Jose wasn’t able to find the late equalizer.
The Earthquakes will now return to San Jose for their first-ever matchup against Nashville SC on Saturday, April 16. Kickoff from PayPal Park is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. PT and the match will be broadcast nationally on Univision and TUDN, Twitter (English), and via radio on KNBR 1050 and 1370 KZSF.
MEDIA ASSETS
GAME NOTES
- The Earthquakes currently hold a 0-4-2 record (2 pts.) during the 2022 MLS regular season.
- The Quakes now hold a 9-15-4 overall record against Houston Dynamo FC.
- Forward Jeremy Ebobisse scored two goals, his second and third goal of the season and 29th and 30th of his MLS career. He has now scored three goals in the last two matches. His brace marks the third of his MLS career and first since Oct. 7, 2020 (vs. LA).
- Forward Cade Cowell tallied an assist on Ebobisse’s first goal. It marked his first assist of the season and eighth of his MLS career.
- Midfielder Cristian Espinoza tallied an assist on Ebobisse’s first goal. It marked his second assist of the season and 32nd of his MLS career. Espinoza is now tied with Ramiro Corrales for the sixth most assists in club history.
- Midfielder Jan Gregus tallied an assist on Ebobisse’s second goal. It marks his fourth assist of the season and 23rd of his MLS career. He has now tallied one assist in each of the last two matches.
- Defender Tommy Thompson scored his first goal of the season and fifth of his MLS career. Thompson also made his 163rd appearance for the Quakes, tying Richard Mulrooney for sixth most appearances in club history
MATCH INFORMATION
2022 MLS Regular Season, San Jose Earthquakes 3 – 4 Houston Dynamo FC, Saturday, April 9, 2022 – PNC Stadium in Houston, Texas. Attendance: 15,414
Scoring Summary:
HOU (1-0) – Sebastian Ferreira (Adam Lundqvist) 8’, SJ (1-1) – Jeremy Ebobisse (Cade Cowell, Cristian Espinoza) 25’, SJ (2-1) – Jeremy Ebobisse (Jan Gregus) 28’, HOU (2-2) – Darwin Quintero (unassisted) 43’, HOU (3-2) – Teenage Hadebe (unassisted) 58’, HOU (4-2) – Sebastian Ferreira (Fafa Picault, Griffin Dorsey) 68’, SJ (4-3) – Tommy Thompson (unassisted) 77’
Misconduct Summary: HOU – Darwin Quintero (caution) 18’, SJ – Paul Marie (caution) 20’, SJ – Marcos Lopez (caution) 22’, HOU – Sebastian Ferreira (caution) 27’, HOU – Teenage Hadebe (caution) 58’, HOU – Fafa Picault (caution) 63’, HOU – Darwin Ceren (caution) 89’, SJ – Jackson Yueill (caution) 90+1’, HOU – Ethan Bartlow (caution) 90+2’
HOUSTON DYNAMO FC: Steve Clark; Adam Lundqvist, Ethan Bartlow, Teenage Hadebe (Tim Parker 88), Griffin Dorsey, Adalberto Carrasquilla (Darwin Ceren 88), Matias Vera, Sebastian Ferreira (Thor Ulfarsson 71), Fafa Picault, Tyler Pasher (Corey Baird 76), Darwin Quintero (Memo Rodriguez 71), Substitutes not used: Sam Junqua, Michael Nelson, Zeca.
SHOTS: 12; SHOTS ON GOAL: 7; FOULS: 15; CORNER KICKS: 3; SAVES: 1
SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES: JT Marcinkowski, Marcos Lopez (Tommy Thompson 64), Francisco Calvo, Tanner Beason (Siad Haji 82), Paul Marie (Eric Remedi 64), Jan Gregus, Jackson Yueill (C), Cade Cowell (Ousseni Bouda 69), Jamiro Monteiro, Cristian Espinoza, Jeremy Ebobisse. Substitutes not used: Oskar Ågren, Matt Bersano, Will Richmond, Jack Skahan, Niko Tsakiris.
SHOTS: 18; SHOTS ON GOAL: 6; FOULS: 10; CORNER KICKS: 2; SAVES: 0
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Oakland Roots SC
Wednesday, April 13 & Saturday, April 16
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Upcoming Home Games
Roots are home for two big matchups next week, starting on Wednesday, April 13th at 7:00 PM against Landon Donovan’s San Diego Loyal SC and on Saturday, April 16th at 7:00 PM versus Loudoun United FC. April 13th will also be $1 beer night.
All fans who attend both games and have their tickets scanned next week will be automatically entered to win a 2022 Roots Jersey and complimentary Field Seats to a future game. For fans who don’t have their tickets yet, take advantage of the Roots Bundle Pack and get a
GA ticket for both games for just $36.
For questions or help securing tickets please contact us at tickets@rootssc.com or call (510) 488-1144.
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WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca |
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WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca partners with
The Racers Safety Source
MONTEREY, Calif., March 30, 2022 – WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca has announced an agreement with The Racers Safety Source, making the company the preferred safety gear partner of WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca for the next five years.
The Irvine, Calif., based company is owned and operated by Chris Emery, a longstanding member of the motorsport industry.
Emery, who is a lifelong race fan, says it was always a goal to partner with WeatherTech Raceway.
“I’ve been going to Laguna Seca for 30-plus years for a multitude of events, so when I opened up my own shop, Laguna Seca was one of the first places I wanted to partner with,” Emery said of his business joining forces with the iconic race track.
The company’s website, www.theracerssafetysource.com, is a one-stop shop for all safety needs for any driver. The site offers helmets, gloves, boots, harnesses, suits, HANS devices and more. Emery is a hands-on owner who tests his equipment on the track to ensure comfort for every driver.
“I want to make sure people are in the best gear they can be in, so that they can enjoy motorsports for as long as possible,” Emery said. “I work with the customers to provide budget-friendly options that work for them. But we always want to put someone in the best gear they can afford. If you’re going bungee jumping, are you going to strap your feet to a $200 bungee cord, or a $5,000 bungee cord?”
John Narigi, president and general manager of WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, is pleased to welcome Emery and his company.
“Chris has been a friend of Laguna Seca for many years – back to his days as a fan in the stands – and we are happy to partner with him to provide the best safety equipment available for every driver who competes at our track,” Narigi said. “Safety is always paramount in everything we do.”
WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca’s 2022 season begins with the Trans Am Speedfest (April 22-24), followed by the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, featuring the Hyundai Monterey Sports Car Championship presented by Motul (April 29 – May 1). Tickets are available by calling 831.242.8200.
For more info on The Racers Safety Source, check out their Instagram @racerssafetysource.
About WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca is a world-renowned 2.238-mile traditional road course that was built in 1957 and was known at the time as Laguna Seca Raceway. WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca is owned by the County of Monterey and operated by A&D Narigi Consulting, LLC.
The 2022 premier event schedule begins with the Trans Am Speedfest April 22-24, followed by the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship featuring the Hyundai Monterey Sports Car Championship April 29 - May 1, the GEICO Motorcycle MotoAmerica Superbike Speedfest July 8-10 (TBC), the AHRMA Classic Motofest of Monterey July 15-17, the Monterey Pre-Reunion August 13-14, the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion August 17-20, and the Firestone Grand Prix of Monterey featuring the NTT INDYCAR SERIES September 9-11. Concluding the 2022 season is the Velocity Invitational, October 14-16 (TBC).
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The franchise came to be in 1883 under the helm of John Clapp. Their first season saw them finish 46-50, in sixth place out of eight teams in the National League. The team was led by catcher Buck Ewing and pitcher Mickey Welch.
The Gothams would win 62 games in 1884, then with the name change to Giants, they went 85-27 in 1885 under
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Ya gotta wonder, would a game between the San Francisco Gothams and the Los Angeles Robins be as intriguing as a game between the Giants and Dodgers? https://bit.ly/36tibac is a history of the first Gotham season.
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